Some Utah home builders have gone 'green' and are building energy efficient homes

Utah home builders who have gone ‘green’

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I know I’ve been talking a lot lately about ‘going green’ in your home, but it has really sparked my interest and I think it’s important.

One thing that I didn’t talk about last time is who to hire to build a green home for you. I became interested in this question after I paid a visit to my sister and saw a house being build behind her that claims to be entirely ‘green’. So who can you turn to?

Instead of compiling a list myself, I’ll refer you to a good website that has a bunch of information on green builders - this website calls them Energy Star builders, but it’s the same thing. The website is Energy Star Builders in Utah.

They have created a list of builders who have a minimum five-star rating on the HERS scale. Some names I think you’ll recognize, but some I had never heard of.

You’ll probably find that building a green home will cost more than a regular home. It might make sense to some people, but others might not be able to justify the cost. We’re not here to vilify people who don’t build green home - everybody can do something to be environmentally responsible. If building an energy efficient home fits into your plans, then more power to you.

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